Chobani Australia Managing Director Peter Meek spoke to Deal Journal Australia about the company’s decision to manufacture yogurt locally and the response the brand has received so far. The following interview has been edited.

WSJ: How did Chobani decide on Australia as new market?

Mr. Meek: To us, Australia presented a really great opportunity because we believe in the philosophy that people need choices. Australians are passionate about their food and we believe they’ll be responsive to our unique Greek yogurt which is authentic and strained. Australia was also a natural stepping stone because of the quality of dairy products available. To make 1 litee of Chobani requires 3 liters of milk so we’re using a lot of produce from Australian dairy farmers.